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Think Email Marketing is Dead? Think Again

Dentistry Today

The digital marketing world evolves so quickly that it can be hard to keep up (even for us digital marketers). While there are now more social media and digital platforms to consider than ever before, that doesn’t mean “older” marketing strategies have lost their edge. Take email marketing, for example. Although some believe email marketing is dead, nothing could be further from the truth.

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The Link Between Oral Health And Overall Wellness: Exploring The Latest Research

Oral Health Group

Although dental care typically aims to keep teeth and gums healthy, current research continues to show a deep connection between oral health and overall wellness. The post The Link Between Oral Health And Overall Wellness: Exploring The Latest Research appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The Power of Oxygen-Ozone Therapy

Queen of Dental Hygiene

As dental professionals, our goal is to help enable our patient to have a healthy oral cavity. One of the very best tools in our dental therapeutic toolbox is unknown to most of the dental profession. It is not a medicine but rather the essence of life itself- oxygen- but even better- super oxygen- in the form of oxygen-ozone therapy. It is the safest medical therapy ever derived, it plays an important role in health, healing, and our wellbeing.

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Active Listening Tips For Patient-Centered Care

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Bill Gregg DDS This topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Gregg granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. The first step towards becoming a great clinician, who can diagnose and treat diseases is becoming an active listener. Usually, the most important things you need to know for an effective treatment come from the patient themselves, since they know their body better than anybody else.

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CYBER SECURITY LEADER SILIGENT AND MASSACHUSETTS DENTAL SOCIETY INTRODUCING “THE TECH HUB” DURING YANKEE DENTAL CONGRESS 2024

Dental News and Technology

Registration Ends Thursday January 11th Georgia, Vermont – January 3 rd, 2024 – Siligent Intelligent Technology, a leading cyber security and IT services provider for dental practices, and the Massachusetts Dental Society will be introducing “The Tech Hub” on January 25 th and 26 th during the 2024 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston. According to Siligent Founder and Chief Technologist Tasha Dickinson, “Dentistry is undergoing a fertile period of innovation and transformation, which is being drive

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Educating a Patient Who Doesn’t Choose to Accept Needed Treatment

Identity Dental

Here is a sample form for dental patients to acknowledge the risks associated with not accepting the recommended treatment plan: Acknowledgement of Risk FormRegarding Non-Acceptance of Recommended Treatment Plan Patient Name: Date of Birth: _Dentist’s Name: Date: __ Our goal is to provide you with the best possible dental care, and as part of that […] The post Educating a Patient Who Doesn’t Choose to Accept Needed Treatment appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Federal Court Rules Fluoridation Poses ‘Unreasonable Risk’ to Children’s IQ

Ask The Dentist

Let’s break it down… What Happened? A federal judge in California just ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ordering them to take action on fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water. The ruling is based on growing evidence that fluoride, particularly at certain levels, may harm children’s brain development. Judge Edward Chen found that the EPA has not provided enough assurance that current levels of fluoride in drinking water are safe, especially for pregnant w

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How to Scale Your WordPress and WooCommerce Startup: Tips for Growth and Expansion

Clicc Media

Are you ready to take your WordPress and WooCommerce startup to the next level? Scaling your business for growth and expansion can seem daunting, but with the right tips and strategies, it becomes doable. In this guide, we’ll break down some easy-to-follow advice to help you ramp up your business and reach new heights. Whether […] The post How to Scale Your WordPress and WooCommerce Startup: Tips for Growth and Expansion appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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How Oral Health Deterioration in Aging Adults Highlights the Need for Integrated Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With the global population rapidly aging, the connection between oral health and overall well-being has come into sharper focus. By 2030, one in six people will be 60 years or older, creating a growing demand for healthcare solutions that address both medical and dental needs. Dental hygienists play a crucial role in shaping how this aging population can maintain not just their dentition but their overall health as well.

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Celebrating National Brush Day: How Dental Teams Can Make an Impact

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 4 Minute, 50 Second We understand that healthy habits start at home, but National Brush Day presents a unique opportunity for dental offices to reinforce the importance of oral care beyond the chair. Observed on November 1st, National Brush Day is a timely reminder for patients, especially after Halloween, of the significance of consistent brushing routines.

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The Opioid Epidemic and the NOPAIN Act

Dentistry Today

What it Means to the Dental Community… The NOPAIN Act , formally known as the “Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act,” is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to address the opioid epidemic in the United States. Signed into law on December 28, 2022, it focuses on promoting alternative pain management methods and reducing the reliance on opioid medications, which have been a major contributor to the widespread addiction crisis.

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As a Dental CEO, do you ever wonder “what will my epitaph say?”

Oral Health Group

One of the greatest assessments we use to measure “a life well lived” comes from the question “what would people want to say on your The post As a Dental CEO, do you ever wonder “what will my epitaph say?” appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Will Patients be Able to Find Your Practice on ChatGPT Search

My Social Practice

The Rise of ChatGPT Search: What Dental Practices Need to Know As technology evolves, so does the way patients search for dental care. The recent announcement of ChatGPT’s new search function , along with Google’s ongoing developments in AI-powered search , signals a significant shift towards conversational search. This transition presents both challenges and opportunities for dental practices looking to attract local patients.

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Going Beyond Traditional Dentistry To Improve Dental Care

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Bill Gregg DDS Topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Gregg granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Lately, we see a positive tendency of the dental profession to improve the approach to how we take care of our patients. The fear most patients have of the dentist usually comes from traditional dentistry, when the dentist was just the tooth fixer and cleaner, who didn’t pay much attention to communicate and explain further.

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Rosemont Media to Exhibit at Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2024

Rosemont Review

Rosemont Media, a San Diego marketing firm, will exhibit at 2024’s Plastic Surgery The Meeting, hosted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). San Diego, CA – This year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) will hold its 93rd annual conference in San Diego. Known as “Plastic Surgery The Meeting,” the event is set to take place from September 26th-29th at the San Diego Convention Center.

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Dental Acquisition Marketing Plan: The Steps to Retention and Growth

Identity Dental

Acquiring a dental practice can be an exciting yet challenging time. One of the most critical factors in ensuring success during this transition is having a solid marketing plan in place to retain existing patients and attract new ones. Here are key steps to consider when crafting a marketing plan for a dental acquisition: 1. […] The post Dental Acquisition Marketing Plan: The Steps to Retention and Growth appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Top 15 Dental Industry Trends Driving Growth in 2024

Planet DDS

With new advancements and shifting patient expectations shaping the future of dentistry, staying up-to-date on the latest dental industry trends is vital for practices looking to grow and deliver top-tier.

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Beat The DSOs At Their Own Game!

Coaches Corner

Can you beat the DSOs when it comes to service and quality without sacrificing your fees? How about when it comes to great pricing on dental supplies and more? The answers are yes and yes – and in this episode of The Dental Practice Fixers you’ll see how. Plus – mystery shopper calls!! Here are some very important and easy ways to help enhance your practice and your life!

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Clinical Case: Closing Anterior Diastemas with Single Shade Simplicity

3M

Using 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Universal Restorative, 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Contouring and Polishing Discs, 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System,

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ADHA Takes Stand on Scaling, Airway Health, and Pushes Back Against ADA Resolutions

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In response to requests from its members, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) recently approved two interim policies aimed at enhancing the role of dental hygienists in patient care. These policies, effective immediately, will be up for formal adoption in June 2025. The first policy calls for scaling procedures to be recognized as advanced practices, requiring clinicians to have obtained high-level instrumentation, assessment, and critical thinking skills prior to performing scali

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5 Common Business Mistakes in Dental Practices

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 2 Minute, 52 Second Running the clinical side of a dental practice involves mastering new techniques and implementing new tools and technology to deliver top-notch patient care. The downside is that while you are busy focusing on your patients, you may inadvertently overlook critical business functions that could result in lost profits, compliance issues, or tax fines.

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LIBERTY Dental Plan Donates $10,000 to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts in Florida

Dentistry Today

LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida, Inc. (LIBERTY), a dental benefits administrator serving members in areas impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, today announced a $10,000 donation for hurricane relief efforts to Volunteer Florida, whose mission is to strengthen Florida’s communities through national service, fostering volunteerism, and leveraging resources.

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Compliance is a Dirty Word!

Dentistry Today

Compliance. What do you think of when you see that word? Better yet, what emotions does that word stir up? How do you feel when you are ordered to comply with things like OSHA and HIPAA regulations? How about complying with tax laws, court orders, speed limits, and other rules of society? I’m not asking if you do or do not comply; I’m asking what emotions compliance stirs up.

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Orascoptic Outshines Competition With New Headlight Technology

Dentistry Today

Orascoptic is proud to announce another breakthrough in dental and surgical illumination. Taking our pioneering TruColor technology to a new level, Orascoptic now offers the best overall headlight performance in the industry. This new and improved loupe-mounted headlight design features high color rendering accuracy and significantly brighter light output than previous versions.

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How Dental Offices Can Support Oral Health Education in Their Communities

Dentistry Today

A great number of kids in the United States don’t know what causes dental disease and how they can prevent tooth decay. The result is often a lifetime of poor oral health, contributing to lower grades and self-image, limited job opportunities, and poorer overall health. Family Promise of Las Vegas provides displaced families the opportunity to achieve housing stability by providing short term transitional shelter, case management and essential needs.

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Delta Dental Awards $980,000 to Initiatives Promoting Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce

Dentistry Today

Today, as part of its Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce campaign, the Delta Dental Institute announced $980,000 in funding to the newest class of awardees of the Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund, the first national fund aimed at encouraging underrepresented school-aged children to pursue a career in oral health. The six awardees are: American Dental Education Association, Diversity in Dentistry Mentorships, Inc., NAF, National Dental Association, Planet Smilez, Inc.,

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Do You Have 100% Collections?

Dentistry Today

The dilemma of collecting balances from patients has troubled dental practice owners for decades. Fifty years ago, it was commonplace to simply bill patients for treatment. Bills went out, and people generally paid. The truth is, fifty years ago, dentists were far less concerned with collections. If they encountered problems, it didn’t affect them significantly as they still had sufficient income.

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Finding Your Perfect Patient Match: Unlocking Your Dental Marketing DNA

Dentistry Today

For the past 25 years, I’ve been helping dental practices grow, thrive, and, most importantly, find the patients who truly understand them. It’s all about finding that perfect patient match—the people who value your time, respect your work, and appreciate your fees without a second thought. Sound a bit far-fetched? It’s not! You can achieve this by tapping into what I like to call your “Dental Marketing DNA.” Why You Need a Perfect Patient Match Let me tell you a secret: attracting j

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Register NOW for a FREE WEBINAR on October 30

Dentistry Today

Click here and register NOW for a FREE WEBINAR happening on October 30 at 7 PM (EST). It is being brought to you by LQpay, where innovation meets seamless healthcare payments. “Breaking Barriers in Payments – Future of Integration Through Automation” DESCRIPTION: Discover how automation is revolutionizing payment systems and breaking down barriers.

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Henry Schein to Participate in Investor Conferences in November

Dentistry Today

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced today that the company will present at the following investor conferences in November: Stifel’s Healthcare Conference at Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York, on November 18, 2024, at 9:45 AM Eastern Standard Time.

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Dusting off the Skeletons in my Closet

Dentistry Today

There are moments in my life that I’d rather forget; I’d prefer to pretend that the mistakes I made never saw the light of day. But I realize that when we push the past into nonexistence, we also fail to see our own growth. The lack of reflection keeps us static. And as humans, we are not designed to be static. We are eternally progressing, changing, and evolving.

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Cellerant and Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA) Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Innovation in Dentistry

Dentistry Today

Cellerant Consulting Group and Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership that unites two of the most forward-thinking organizations in the dental industry. This collaboration reflects a shared vision to improve the patient’s quality of life through cutting-edge innovation. The Cellerant-DIA partnership is a natural evolution of an ongoing relationship, solidifying their commitment to advancing the dental profession.

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Archy Raises $15M Series A Round to Revolutionize Dental Practice Automation

Dentistry Today

Archy , a pioneer of cloud-based automation software for dental practices, today announced it has raised $15M in Series A funding in a round led by Entrée Capital, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, CRV, Alven, the 20VC Growth Fund, and several angel investors and dental professionals. This investment will drive the further development of the Archy platform, embedding AI across various areas to make dental practices more efficient.

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VIEWPOINT: The True Power of Dentistry is an Untold Story

Dentistry Today

The true power of dentistry is an untold story, and so is the devastation caused by chronic oral disease. In 2017, standing before a panel of industry leaders and dental professionals at Speaking/Consulting Network Conference’s Spotlight on Speaking (SOS) competition, I recounted my brother Tony’s tragic story of oral neglect, disease, and eventual death.

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Cyber Attacks and Your Practice: Insights to Avoid Irreversible Damage

Dentistry Today

This past February, a major cyberattack disrupted hundreds of thousands of pharmacies and healthcare providers connected to Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group. The breach caused havoc on processing payments, authorizations, prescription refills, and other operations for weeks, and some services are still being restored. According to the Money Watch story on CBS News, “UnitedHealth data breach caused by lack of multifactor authentication, CEO says, “Hackers breached the computer system

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Dentists Reveal Natural Ways to Brighten Your Smile in the New Year

Dentistry Today

January marks the ideal time to set resolutions for dental health , get in habits for healthy teeth and gums. Simple yet effective resolutions can motivate a healthier you. Remember, it’s about taking small, achievable steps. Experts from Aesthetique share key tips for revitalising oral health. Floss Daily : “Regular flossing is a simple step towards fighting gum disease.

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Bridging Gaps: Collaborative Effort Transforms Rural West Virginia’s Dental Landscape

Dentistry Today

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the West Virginia Oral Health Coalition and Harmony Health Foundation have joined forces to revolutionize oral health care accessibility in rural West Virginia. With generous grant funding support from the Institute for Technology in Health Care (ITHC), this initiative aims to harness the power of technology to overcome barriers to dental care access.

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